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Are you currently living paycheck to paycheck? Well, then you’re not the only one finding it difficult to budget money on a low income! Many people have absolutely no idea where exactly does their income disappear. It’s a total mystery for most low income families, which is a shame since this means getting into a vicious… continue reading »

Applying for a credit card these days has become a common habit. However, even if many know about the major downsides of misusing the ‘plastic’, few are aware of some of the less obvious credit card mistakes to always avoid! While owning a credit card does come with many perks, there are certainly enough disadvantages… continue reading »

Preparing for ‘old age’ used to be so much different decades ago. Today, planning your retirement is definitely an interesting challenge. Especially if you believe certain retirement myths that could screw up your golden years! Young adults are definitely learning how to better manage their money and save more than their elderly relatives probably did. However, there are… continue reading »

Kitchen tools! How would we even enjoy cooking without certain kitchen appliances that save time and money? Knowing how to grocery shop smart is definitely important (regardless of the size of your budget) but cooking every meal from scratch is, without a doubt, the n°1 way to save money for every family living paycheck to paycheck. The problem with home cooking though is,… continue reading »

Refinancing a mortgage often means jumping through some serious hoops. You would think having a good credit score is enough, but going through a home appraisal checklist for refinancing could save you a lot of money and a lot of headaches as well! If your appraisal is too low, you risk being denied the mortgage refinancing. Or, if… continue reading »

Is investing in rental properties a reliable business model? Can you really turn investing in Airbnb properties into a money making opportunity? Renting properties through Airbnb has become very popular lately and many are making ‘big bucks’ by renting out their homes to short or long term tourists. This is different that renting a home long term, though…. continue reading »